Proverbs 16:5 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Every proud man is an abomination to the Lord: though hand should be joined to hand, he is not innocent. The beginning of a good way is to do justice; and this is more acceptable with God, than to offer sacrifices. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Everyone proud and arrogant in heart is disgusting, hateful, and exceedingly offensive to the Lord; be assured [I pledge it] they will not go unpunished. [Prov. 8:13; 11:20-21.] American Standard Version (1901) Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. Common English Bible The LORD detests all who are arrogant; they surely won’t go unpunished. Catholic Public Domain Version All the arrogant are an abomination to the Lord. Even if hand will be joined to hand, he is not innocent. The beginning of a good way is to do justice. And this is more acceptable with God than to immolate sacrifices. |